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Senior Business Analyst / Associate Business Architect
KPMG South AfricaJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa5 days ago
Job descriptionApply specialist skills and knowledge of current technologies, reference architectures, architecture frameworks, design patterns, and modelling techniques in delivery of specific client solutions and requirements. Assist in driving workshops, presentations and facilitation of topical sessions at the client for gathering pertinent client information related to business architecture work and milestone deliverables within project engagements. Develop and maintain business capability maps and value streams and other business architecture artefacts to represent enterprise functions. Translate strategic goals into actionable business architecture frameworks and blueprints. Identify and analyse business impacts, dependencies, and opportunities for digital or operational transformation. Collaborate with IT, enterprise architects, solution architects, and project teams to ensure alignment between business needs and technology solutions. Conduct gap analyses between current and target business states and recommend improvement initiatives. Facilitate stakeholder workshops to define business architecture models, value chains, and process enhancements. Support business case development and strategic planning initiatives. Maintain business architecture documentation, roadmaps, and governance frameworks. Promote adoption of architecture standards and best practices across business units. Candidates may be required to mentor and guide allocated team counselees regarding performance and career development. Develop a respected brand by contributing thought leadership write-ups and community participation. Participate in selling the solution architecture offering through proposal building and other recognised go-to-market approaches. Identify and manage appropriate risks related to engaging teams and KPMG. Assistance with project control (initiation, tracking, reporting, risk management, budget analysis). Strong business acumen and analytical skills. Ability to interact with varying levels of client management and adjust communication styles accordingly (technical, financial, strategic, etc.). Ability to build long lasting client relationships. Results-oriented and positive attitude. Leadership and Management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Self-starter with the ability to drive solutions. Ambitious, self-motivated, and energetic. Ability to handle stress and delivery under pressure. Ability to function in continuously changing environments. Consulting skills are a pre-requisite. Strategic thinker and be aware of the big picture. Should demonstrate a “Can do Attitude”. Demonstrate innovation and creativity. Strong technical abilities in the above-mentioned skillsets. Programme / project management experience is an asset. Facilitation and driving workshop experience. Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills. Bachelor’s degree or related field Proven experience as either a Senior Business Analyst operating at a strategic business level, or an Associate Business Architect or similar role. Certified Business Architect (CBA) – Business Architecture Guild TOGAF Certified – The Open Group Lean Six Sigma – For process optimization BPM Certification – If focused on process-driven architecture CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) – IIBA 5 years of experience in business architecture, business analysis, strategy consulting, or enterprise architecture. Deep understanding of business operating models, strategy development, and organizational design. Mid-Senior level Full-time Consulting
Senior Business Analyst / Associate Business Architect
Senior Business Analyst / Associate Business Architect, Management Consulting
Purpose of the Job :
KPMG Services (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Senior Business Analyst / Associate Business Architect to work as part of our Management Consulting business unit with the advisory division. The candidate should demonstrate a rounded set of skills and experience in the business consulting domain with a focus on business architecture work.
Specialist Skills required
The specific set of expertise required for this role include(s) business architecture and design skills. The related competencies for the successful candidate are made up of experience in :
- Proficiency in business architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, BIZBOK (from the Business Architecture Guild), or Zachman.
- Strong capability modelling and business process design skills.
- Familiarity with enterprise tools like ADOIT, ADONIS, CASEWISE, Sparx EA, Bizagi, or similar modelling tools.
- Familiarity and experience modelling using latest ArchiMate notation
- Ability to translate complex business concepts into structured models and visual diagrams.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Key job duties or responsibilities
Responsibilities will cover a wide variety of advisory tasks within the Management Consulting Advisory team. At the targeted level, specific focus is required on both client-facing and internal responsibilities.
Client-facing responsibilities
As an Associate Business Architect, candidates will be required to support the development and implementation of business architecture frameworks, models, and strategies. This role helps align business operations with strategic goals by analysing processes, capabilities, and organisational structures. Responsibilities include :
Internal responsibilities
Critical Interpersonal or Interactive skills
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Other relevant Qualifications / certifications beneficial
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